Complete Aikido: Aikido Kyohan-The Definitive Guide to the Way of Harmony

by Roy Suenaka, Christopher Watson

Master the techniques of aikido with this illustrated martial arts guide.

Complete Aikido is the authoritative text on this enlightening martial art and self-defense system. This definitive aikido guide is packed with history and philosophy, and offers precise descriptions with over 400 photographs illustrating the correct—and incorrect—way to execute aikido techniques. In the almost thirty years since the death of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei, his many students have spread his philosophy and vision across the world, including author Roy Suenaka.

Complete Aikido provides insights into the three leading styles of this Japanese martial the original art developed by founder Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei, the Shin-Shin Toitsu aikido of Koichi Tohei Sensei, and the Suenaka-ha Tetsugaku-ho aikido of Roy Suenaka Sensei. Both a fascinating martial biography and a comprehensive instructional manual, this aikido book is a must for all practitioners seeking the way of harmony.

Genres: Martial Arts

416 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 1997

Reviews

[Andreas Michaelides]

I really enjoyed this book because I was expecting a manual instruction about Aikido techniques but I was pleasantly surprised when I realised that the first part of the book was about the writer’s life presenting a lot of the history of the Aikido which I honestly did not know.

It explains how the different separate paths of the art of Aikido were created after the O-sensei’s death.
The second part was what I expected instructions on how to perform the techniques and I liked the fact that it had both the proper and improper moves.

A well written book not only for someone that want to practice Aikido but for someone that wants to have a historic aspect of the art.

[Mars Cheung]

One of my favorite books on Aikido/Martial Arts. I loved the perspectives offered by Roy Suenaka on his time in the martial arts, especially his narratives involving O'Sensei and Hohan Soken Sensei. It isn't simply another book on Aikido but offers a unique insight into that art via someone's personal story. Don't look into this if you're expecting a catalogue of techniques however.

[Chris Payne]

I got to Train with Roy s few times in Charleston. Great Human Being!

[David]

This is the book written by the founder of my stlye of Aikdio, the aikido practiced at Aikido of Jacksonville. A great book with very effective pictures and descriptions.

[Sherwin]

illustrative and useful.

[Pungky Putranto]

More on life story but we still can learn much on aikido's philosophy out of it.